Sunday, December 9, 2018
First Look: Blaire's Whole World
The first wave of images have emerged on social media and it looks like we have the first gander of pretty much her entire world!
Thursday, December 6, 2018
GOTY 2019: Blaire's Book Cover
Ahhhh, so sweet!
"Blaire is helping to plan a wedding at her family's farm and inn, but it's a lot to handle!" 192 pages.
Looks like green eyes with medium length curly red or auburn hair with lovely highlights streaked throughout.
"Blaire is helping to plan a wedding at her family's farm and inn, but it's a lot to handle!" 192 pages.
Looks like green eyes with medium length curly red or auburn hair with lovely highlights streaked throughout.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Molly's BeForever Debut at Costco
Molly is now showing up at Costco stores. Thanks to another American Girl fan we have pictures to share of this exclusive set. Thank you Jennifer Dove Crider!
Behold Molly's BeForever debut!
Back of box image.
Molly comes with her glasses, pajamas, accessory set and book all for $119. Inside the bright Costco packaging are the usual red BeForever AG branded boutique boxes.
Molly's beret and purse--so classic Molly!
While AG has not announced plans, most rumors point to Molly being available only through Costco--in other words, don't expect Molly to take a bow via AG's stores or website.
Behold Molly's BeForever debut!
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
Back of box image.
Molly comes with her glasses, pajamas, accessory set and book all for $119. Inside the bright Costco packaging are the usual red BeForever AG branded boutique boxes.
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
The Costco Molly does come with the new eyes so be sure to find one that is perfect for you.
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
Love the red saddle shoes!
The next three photos are from the box exterior with lovely descriptions of the entire set.
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
Photo credit Jennifer Dove Crider, used with permission
And now some peeks at the contents themselves. I really do want those dark blue slippers, lol.
Molly's beret and purse--so classic Molly!
While AG has not announced plans, most rumors point to Molly being available only through Costco--in other words, don't expect Molly to take a bow via AG's stores or website.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
GOTY 2019: Blaire Wilson!
Blaire Bonanza! Today was a huge day of sneak peaks!
Love the spring color scheme!
A "farm animals and flowers" theme is heavy throughout these potential Blaire items!
The piglet is so cute, can't wait for a better image!
Could this garden themed apron be part of Blaire's collection?
Blaire's Accessories include a pink digital tablet, party planning sheets, clipboard, pen, and a canvas tote with wild or herbal flowers.
I am hoping for a Midwestern farming gal! How about you?
Love the spring color scheme!
A "farm animals and flowers" theme is heavy throughout these potential Blaire items!
The piglet is so cute, can't wait for a better image!
Could this garden themed apron be part of Blaire's collection?
Blaire's Accessories include a pink digital tablet, party planning sheets, clipboard, pen, and a canvas tote with wild or herbal flowers.
I am hoping for a Midwestern farming gal! How about you?
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Good Golly--It's Molly!
The new BeForever Molly has been spotted in the wild!
I can't quite make it out if she has the old eye style or the new cheap plastic eye. Early consensus is they are the new cheaper style.
I think I like her shoes but I need to get a closer look on construction!
Love her or no? Let me know below!
Her new Meet Outfit are blues and reds and a violet-blue-purple. The buttons on her sweater appear to be non-functional and prototypes of a velcro back closure have been seen.
I can't quite make it out if she has the old eye style or the new cheap plastic eye. Early consensus is they are the new cheaper style.
Skirt pleats a bit of a mess, the fabric does not seem heavy or stiff enough to hold its style. The vanity tag has to go!
BeForever Molly has brown tortoise shell style glasses instead of the original metal frames.
Boutique box. Might be the only element 100% right.
Love her or no? Let me know below!
Friday, July 6, 2018
New Poppet Welcome!
First candids of our newest poppet, Vivianna!
Vivianna is a pre-2016 era TM 22 and she is wearing a bit of vintage fun (Kit's Play Dress). She likes exploring cutting edge technology, old book stores, and loves wearing both vintage and modern fashion. We were surprised to discover she is a Ravenclaw.
Vivianna is a pre-2016 era TM 22 and she is wearing a bit of vintage fun (Kit's Play Dress). She likes exploring cutting edge technology, old book stores, and loves wearing both vintage and modern fashion. We were surprised to discover she is a Ravenclaw.
Welcome Vivianna!
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Premium Quality--A Pre-2016 Poppet Buying Guide
Most noticeably since 2016, American Girl has been slowly, steadily, stealthily, and disappointingly cheapening the materials and manufacturing of its 18" doll line. Eyes, wigs, torso fabric, neck attachments, factory part markings on limbs, and even the vinyl have all been drastically changed for the worse!
Nostalgic for the magical experience of welcoming a new and premium quality American Girl poppet into the family I recently searched the secondary market to purchase a New in Box (NIB) doll made in the pre-2016 era.
Even before purchasing the doll, the above lavender box packaging has several indications that the doll inside was likely made pre-2016.
Rebranded and launched in May 2015, the Truly Me doll originally came in the lavender box with a small round doll # identification sticker in the lower right hand corner. Later boxes would come with a much larger sticker.
When this lavender box design first launched it also came with an Activity Set which was then later discontinued, another indication this is from an earlier, pre-2016 run.
And of course, the Lavender Dress is the outfit worn by the dolls in the first two years of the new Truly Me branded line.
While this early Truly Me doll box configuration does not guarantee a pre-2016 premium quality era AG doll inside, it does raise the possibility to a high likelihood.
When my new poppet did arrive, a TM 22, she indeed was a dream!
What I found inside was a doll of the premium quality I so adore:
*Cotton neck strings
*Original broadcloth torso construction and no perma panties
*Gorgeous eyes with original pinwheel design (not the new faux-pinwheel) that are quality weighted, close entirely, and have no visible side posts
*Beautiful vinyl, not too squishy or too hard
*A full wig that provides the proper coverage of the wig cap
*Unmarked underarm joints (no factory marking number-and-letters "tattoo")
It is all sunshine and happiness here today, though I am wistful for AG to return to an actual premium quality doll. Until then, secondary market is now our first go-to for new poppets!
Nostalgic for the magical experience of welcoming a new and premium quality American Girl poppet into the family I recently searched the secondary market to purchase a New in Box (NIB) doll made in the pre-2016 era.
Even before purchasing the doll, the above lavender box packaging has several indications that the doll inside was likely made pre-2016.
Rebranded and launched in May 2015, the Truly Me doll originally came in the lavender box with a small round doll # identification sticker in the lower right hand corner. Later boxes would come with a much larger sticker.
When this lavender box design first launched it also came with an Activity Set which was then later discontinued, another indication this is from an earlier, pre-2016 run.
And of course, the Lavender Dress is the outfit worn by the dolls in the first two years of the new Truly Me branded line.
While this early Truly Me doll box configuration does not guarantee a pre-2016 premium quality era AG doll inside, it does raise the possibility to a high likelihood.
When my new poppet did arrive, a TM 22, she indeed was a dream!
What I found inside was a doll of the premium quality I so adore:
*Cotton neck strings
*Original broadcloth torso construction and no perma panties
*Gorgeous eyes with original pinwheel design (not the new faux-pinwheel) that are quality weighted, close entirely, and have no visible side posts
*Beautiful vinyl, not too squishy or too hard
*A full wig that provides the proper coverage of the wig cap
*Unmarked underarm joints (no factory marking number-and-letters "tattoo")
It is all sunshine and happiness here today, though I am wistful for AG to return to an actual premium quality doll. Until then, secondary market is now our first go-to for new poppets!
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